Teacher of Construction and Outdoor Practical

Do you have a passion for sharing your knowledge and expertise of construction and outdoor practical learning?

Due to our expanding team and pupil numbers we are delighted to offer the opportunity to apply for a teaching position, within our skilled and well-established enrichment team, helping our pupils gain knowledge and experience in outdoor practical activities, primarily construction.

The specific aim of our KS4 enrichment curriculum is to help our pupils gain exposure to a variety of learning and skills-based opportunities. These include sessions in: bike maintenance, allotment, carpentry, construction, animal care, art, business & personal finance, catering & hospitality, ceramics, sports & fitness and graphics design. These are delivered daily to our KS4 cohort and alongside core subjects (English, Maths, Science, PSHE and computing).

Highfields College is a large Pupil Referral Unit, undergoing rapid and exciting growth. The vast majority of our pupils have been permanently excluded from mainstream secondary education, arriving with us with a range of SEMH needs. The aim of our school is to help re-build connections, build positive relationships and help support our pupils to remove barriers to their learning. We are trauma informed, attachment aware and restorative in our approach to working with our young people.

The right candidate will-

- Be able to think outside the box to engage our pupils

- Have an affinity for pupils with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties

- Be positive, engaging, flexible and resilient

- Have a secure understanding of outdoor practical and construction teaching. 

- Make learning fun!

Although this job opportunity is subject specific we would positively welcome applications from teachers who have been trained to teach in primary schools, as well as secondary. Experience of working within an AP is desirable, however we will happily consider applicants who can grow with us and have a determination to succeed.

We can offer:

-The opportunity to teach small classes of up to 8 pupils.

-Mentor support in sessions

-Skilled, supportive and committed colleagues

-The opportunity to broaden your teaching experience in a specialist field.

- A school that will actively support you in developing your career.

We warmly welcome visits to our school.

To arrange a visit, or discuss this job further, please contact trish.greenhalgh@highfieldscollege.org.uk

The school is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of students and expects staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo appropriate child protection screening including a DBS check.